Explore the vibrant Pasko sa Sugbo 2025, from Misa de Gallo to Noche Buena feasts. Discover how Cebuanos blend faith, food, and family joy despite past hardships. Read more about this unique celebration.
DMW Secretary Cacdac directs all Migrant Workers Offices to act as first responders for OFWs. Asia remains the top destination, with Saudi Arabia leading at 21.9%. Read the full directive.
Philippines DOH reports a 29% rise in measles cases for 2025, with over 4,800 infections. A nationwide Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign targets children starting January 2026. Learn how to protect your family.
Nine local terrorists, including the son of the late BIFF founder, surrendered to the 1BCT in Sultan Kudarat. They turned in firearms and vowed to seek peace. Read the full story.
A Cebu-based journalist shares his immersive experience in a Chinese media program, from initial anxieties to profound insights on China's development and regional dynamics. Read his unique perspective.
Explore the unwritten codes of Filipino social conduct, from respecting queues to giving up seats. Learn how these silent norms foster respect and community in everyday life.
ICC medical experts conclude ex-President Duterte can stand trial. Prosecutors claim he feigns impairment. Key hearing date pending. Read the latest.
President Marcos Jr. orders BOC to deliver 130,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes to OFW families for Christmas. Commissioner Nepomuceno leads the inspection and distribution.
More than 300 Filipino workers in Cambodia and Thailand are displaced due to renewed border clashes. The DMW confirms their safety in evacuation centers. Learn the latest updates.
Philippine officials, including President Marcos, firmly dismiss allegations linking the country to terrorist training for suspects in the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting. The NSC finds no evidence to support the claims. Read the full statement.
Cebu's Classic Youth Orchestra and Christ Our Mighty Savior Chamber, both founded by Prof. Reynaldo Abellana, delivered powerful holiday performances. CoMS Chamber toured Hong Kong and Macau with a 'Songs of Hope' concert.
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows 63% of American voters oppose US military intervention in Venezuela. Discover the political divide and the ongoing Caribbean operations.
A drone strike on a cargo ship and residential area in Russia's Rostov region resulted in three fatalities and nine injuries. Russian defenses intercepted 77 drones overnight. Get the latest details.
South Korea calls on Japan to fully implement its Unesco commitments to acknowledge forced Korean labor at the Sado gold mines. Read the latest on this historical dispute.
US and Russian negotiators are set for crucial peace talks in Miami to end the Ukraine war. Zelensky hints at NATO compromise for security guarantees. Read the latest.
BI confirms two Bondi Beach shooting suspects spent nearly a month in the Philippines, visiting Davao. AFP chief Brawner says all angles are being investigated.
The US Trade Representative warns of retaliatory measures against the EU for what it calls discriminatory regulations targeting American service providers. Read the full story.
European Chamber Chairman Antonio Peralta criticizes unverified claims linking Mindanao to the Sydney mass shooting, highlighting the region's strong economic growth and investor confidence. Read more.
President Bongbong Marcos dismisses claims Philippines trained Sydney attackers. NSC finds no evidence, cites improved security post-Marawi. Read the full statement.
Westmincom commander Lt. Gen. Donald Gumiran says the CPP's 4-day Christmas ceasefire is not true peace. He urges NPA rebels to surrender and avail of gov't reintegration programs.
The Bureau of Immigration confirms the two suspects in the Australia mass shooting spent weeks in the Philippines. Authorities are investigating their activities in Davao.
The Department of Migrant Workers is prepared to bring home OFWs from Thailand and Cambodia due to border tensions. All 251 affected workers in Thailand are reported safe. Learn more.
The Philippine National AIDS Council clarifies that HIV transmission is linked to high-risk actions, not sexual preference, warning against harmful stigma. Learn the facts.
SINEliksik Bulacan DocuFest films highlight WWII heroism at Manila's MET. NHCP and NCCA event commemorates 80th Philippine liberation anniversary. Read more.
A Filipino nurse's dream job in Turkey turned into 4 days of abuse. Learn how DMW and OWWA swiftly rescued her and brought her home safely. #OFWProtection
Amid renovation debates, the Cebu Provincial Capitol's restoration follows strict national laws like RA 10066. Discover how legal protocols protect this 1938 landmark's integrity for future generations.
A DOH official urges breaking the stigma around safe sex discussions to achieve real HIV literacy and combat the virus's spread in the Philippines. Join the conversation.
The remains of a Filipino crew member killed in a Houthi attack on the MV Eternity C in July 2025 have been repatriated. The government pledges full assistance to the bereaved family.
A 33-year-old woman was arrested after security found a grenade and a .45 caliber gun in her bag at a Mandaue City store. The CIDG 7 is now filing charges. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
The Rizal Memorial Library and Museum in Cebu City, the nation's first 24/7 public library, was officially recognized with a historical marker by the NHCP. Discover its rich past.